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Berlin remains a key destination for travelers, recording 9.2 million guests and 21.6 million overnight stays during the first nine months of 2026. According to preliminary data from the Amt für Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg, visitor numbers remained nearly stable compared to the previous year, with a minor decrease of 0.1 percent, while total overnight stays saw a slight decline of 2.2 percent.
Domestic Tourism Remains a Pillar
The domestic market proved to be the primary driver of Berlin’s tourism sector during this period. The capital welcomed 5.9 million guests from within Germany, representing a 1.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Overnight stays by domestic travelers remained steady at 12.9 million.
Key Tourism Figures (Jan-Sept 2026)
- Total Guests: 9.2 million (-0.1%)
- Total Overnight Stays: 21.6 million (-2.2%)
- Domestic Guests: 5.9 million (+1.9%)
- Domestic Overnight Stays: 12.9 million (stable)
International Markets: Signs of Recovery in September
International travel faced challenges throughout much of the year, with a 3.6 percent drop in guest numbers and a 5.2 percent decrease in overnight stays for the nine-month period. However, September provided a positive outlook, with international overnight stays rising by 2.9 percent to 1.1 million.
While the United States remains the top foreign source market with 896,288 overnight stays, it experienced a decline of 8.9 percent. The United Kingdom followed with 878,445 stays (-6.1%), while the Netherlands saw growth of 3.9 percent, totaling 598,576 stays. Notably, Berlin recorded significant growth in visitors from China and Hong Kong (+8.1%) and Brazil (+8.6%).
Growth in the Camping Segment
While traditional hotels and pensions dominate with 7.8 million guests, the camping sector has seen a marked increase in popularity. The number of camping guests rose by 10.8 percent to 32,199, with international interest in camping surging by 29.8 percent. By the end of September 2026, Berlin offered 689 lodging establishments and 10 camping sites, with an average bed occupancy rate of 55.1 percent.
